Bill’s brother, Bob, died suddenly on Christmas Day. He was two years younger than Bill, and the three of us were pals, so it was all the more shocking. He'd been expected for Christmas dinner at a cousin's house, and when he didn't show up, we ... Read more

Bill's making a dinner extravaganza for Christmas Eve with family. And that doesn't mean shortcuts.
For instance, I was all for 10-minute-prep green bean casserole. Toss together a can of beans, cream of mushroom Campbell's, and canned Fre... Read more